Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10

TR- LICK CREEK· Van Buren, Iowa· Built 2003· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Local Government

Key Takeaway

Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 42.8% in IA)
Dam Length545 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage95 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)
NID IDIA03833

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

VanBuren County

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10?

Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10?

Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10 is owned by VanBuren County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10 built?

Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10 was completed in 2003, making it 23 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10?

Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10 serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10?

Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10 has a dam height of 29 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.